Power Solutions International — Steps to assemble camshaft
Repair & overhaul
From a Power Solutions International service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Before you start
- Do not damage camshaft surface or engine block hole during push-in
Procedure
- Check camshaft for blur and bump damage, no rust, scratch and scrap iron
- Apply clean engine oil on camshaft hole and tappet hole inner surface
- Install camshaft with threaded end on gear housing side
- Install sector plate; tighten bolts to 35±10Nm and seal with lacquer
- Install gaskets, flange, washers and hexagon bolts; measure camshaft axial clearance 0.1~0.29mm
- Rotate crankshaft until 0 tick on timing gear closest to camshaft
- Install camshaft timing gear; 0 tick engaged with 0 tick of crankshaft gear
- Mark 0 tick positions with marking pen
- Install camshaft bolts (with KB277 sealant) through flange holes
- Tighten M10 bolts 85~90 Nm and M8 bolts 55~60.5 Nm; seal up bolts with lacquer
Tools required
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Specs & values
- Sector plate bolts 35±10Nm
- Camshaft axial clearance 0.1~0.29mm
- M10 bolts 85~90 Nm
- M8 bolts 55~60.5 Nm
Source: Power Solutions International service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.